Whenever you think of men being ill, everyone instantly pictures ‘Man FLU!’ … and boy what a fuss we make of it. However when it comes to the more serious stuff, men simply hide and shy away from any symptoms. It seems that men just wait for things to disappear. It is time men start seeking health advice. Pharmacy is the ideal environment for men to engage with a health professional.
Over more recent years, men have been coming in to seek help for stop smoking, impotence, hair loss and premature ejaculation.
What we need is men to be aware of issues such as Prostrate Cancer, Cardiovascular risks and weight management. Pharmacists around the country have private consultation areas, that can be used to chat on a one to one basis. Ideal is for men to pop into their local pharmacy and get a health check done. This will allow for a risk assessment towards your cardiovascular health being assessed. Plus it will give an opportunity for pharmacists to be able to engage with men and educate them towards self- care and health promotion.
For any advice on health, well being and self care; pop in to your local pharmacy.
There is also a Men’s Health Event on the 22nd June 2013 at the Community Square, Gravesend, Kent. Free Health Checks will be available, plus you get to chat to dearPHARMACIST and other health advisers on the day.
